Ice Hockey: The Elusive 545th

He could hardly be expected to remember
the first goal he scored for the Detroit Red Wings. That was a dozen
teeth, 300 stitches and 1,132 games ago, and in 18 seasons, Gordie
Howe, 35, has flicked more pucks at National Hockey League goals than
anybody who ever lived. But Gordie will have no trouble remembering his
545th goal. It was the most difficult he ever scored.

Remember Roger Maris' 61st home runthe bitter frustration and the
agonizing suspense until he finally connected? So it was for Howe last
week. Back on...